With so many beautifully preserved open spaces, you can’t help but want to put on your winter jacket and take off for the nearest trail, slope or skating rink. Outdoor enthusiasts travel from miles around to partake in exciting activities and beautiful landscape. They head to the mountains to ski, snowboard and snow tube, and they stay and unwind in a luxurious room. Some operations even provide special lodging packages that offer premium prices for visitors this time of the year.

Ulster has the terrain and stunning scenery for the most avid cross-country skier or snowshoe enthusiast and even a range of indoor and outdoor ice rinks and parks. Best of all, our outdoor spaces cater to locals and visitors of every skill level. Adrenaline-seeking snowboarders and novices alike will find a track suited for them. Some of our trails even have limited incline and paved pathways to better suit those with restricted mobility. There is truly something for everyone.

Mohonk PreserveDetails: Outside Magazine voted Mohonk Preserve one of the five best city escapes in the U.S. Explore miles of trails and scenery through the Shawangunk Mountains. Perfect for cross-country skiers of all experience levels. Trails link to Minnewaska State Park Preserve and the Mohonk Mountain House resort. Open: DailyLocation: 3197 Route 44/55, GardinerPhone: 845-255-0919Website: www.mohonkpreserve.org